New England National Park

New England National Park, located in New South Wales, Australia, offers breathtaking views of wilderness with its open eucalypt forests and majestic escarpment landscapes.

103,312
Acres Protected
62
Miles of Trails
80,000
Annual Visitors
1937
Year Established

About New England National Park

 

New England National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales. Covering over 100,000 acres, the park presents an extensive variety of environments, including subalpine woodlands, ancient rainforests, and rugged escarpments offering panoramic views over the Macleay River valley. Established in 1937, the park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, highlighting its prehistoric and ecological significance. Visitors to New England National Park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, featuring diverse hiking trails, birdwatching opportunities, and picturesque waterfalls. The park is home to rare and endangered species such as the spotted-tail quoll and Hastings River mouse, as well as over 100 bird species. With its rich history, geological marvels, and vibrant biodiversity, New England National Park is an alluring outdoor destination for nature lovers, scholars, and adventurers alike.

Highlights

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Point Lookout, offering panoramic vistas of the park and surrounding valleys.

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Unique biodiversity with opportunities to see endangered species like the lyrebird.

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The Antarctic beech forests, remnants of an ancient supercontinent.

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Cascades Trail leading to remote waterfalls seldom seen by tourists.

Notable Natural Features

Point Lookout

A 1564-meter-high peak with sweeping views extending to the sea.

Antarctic Beech Trees

Fascinating ancient trees providing a glimpse into prehistoric vegetation.

Weeping Rock

A scenic waterfall cascading over fern-framed rocks.